Pillar: Connectivity
57.2% of households in Palamu fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.5%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palamu, which ranks 19 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33%, higher-education enrolment at 20.1% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Palamu are in the Palamu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palamu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.